March 5: Who Am I, Really?

Camile Beckford Johnson Savannah SDA Church

 

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Discovering identity in a world of filters and hashtags

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” — Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

In a world driven by social media, where filters enhance our faces and hashtags define our worth, it’s easy to wonder, Who am I, really? We live in a culture that tells us we must be prettier, thinner, more successful, and always “on brand.” The pressure to curate a perfect life can be overwhelming. But if we’re honest, behind the polished posts and highlight reels, many of us struggle with insecurity, comparison, and self-doubt.

Have you ever caught yourself feeling discouraged after scrolling through social media? Maybe you’ve compared your life, body, marriage, or even your spiritual journey to someone else’s. Maybe you’ve questioned whether you’re enough. If so, you’re not alone. The enemy thrives on using comparison to make us feel inadequate, unseen, and unworthy.

But here’s the truth: Your identity isn’t found in how others perceive you. It isn’t found in likes, shares, or comments. It isn’t based on how well you fit into society’s standards. Your identity is found in who God says you are. And according to Him, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, not by accident, not as an afterthought, but with intention, love, and purpose.

Before the world had an opinion about you, God already had a plan for you (Jeremiah 29:11). Before social media tried to define you, God had already declared that you are His masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10). You are not your mistakes. You are not your past. You are not just the roles you play: wife, mother, daughter, friend, employee. You are a child of God, chosen and deeply loved (1 Peter 2:9).

When we chase validation from the world, it always leaves us feeling empty. But when we root our identity in Christ, we find security, purpose, and peace. The world says, You are what you do. God says, You are Mine. The world says, Prove yourself. God says, Rest in My love. The world says, You are never enough. God says, You are more than enough because I created you in My image.

So, today, take a deep breath. Step away from the scrolling. Turn down the world's noise and listen to your Creator's voice. Let His truth sink deep into your heart: You are loved. You are seen. You are enough, just as you are.

Prayer:

Father, in a world that constantly tells me who I should be, remind me of who I already am in You. Help me to stop seeking validation from people and instead find my worth in Your love. When I feel the pressure to compare myself to others, teach me to stand firm in the truth that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Let my heart be satisfied in You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.